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funwheeldrive · 11-18-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

It's more stupid to call it a Scion when every part is Subaru/Toyota

You know that can be said about pretty much every scion right, and not just the 86?

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Also, in my opinion, the car looks more expensive with Toyota badges.

Just put Lexus badges on it then.

Cole · 11-18-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Just put Lexus badges on it then.

But then how would people know he drives a mega-JDM 86?

KR-S · 11-18-2015, 10:56 AM

Until the FR-S came out, I didn't give two shits about Scion because nothing in their lineup was even remotely appealing to me.

I was happy to see that Toyota brought the 86 here and didn't give a shit that it would be coming here as a Scion. It was here, that's all that mattered.

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to be pissed that it's here as a Scion. Worrying about being lumped into the same category as the people in the video isn't one of them. If anything, stop giving a shit about what others think of you and your Scion and enjoy your car.

Mr.Impreza · 11-18-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

You know that can be said about pretty much every scion right, and not just the 86?

Just put Lexus badges on it then.

Mr.Impreza · 11-18-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole

But then how would people know he drives a mega-JDM 86?

Your a douch.

Honestly, for the past year of being on here i can tell your personality sucks in real life.

Your one of those people who has to put others down constantly to make yourself feel superior.

And you do this so often to so many members on here constantly.

KR-S · 11-18-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Why does it matter if Justin Bieber drives a fucking Scion? Is he officially endorsing the brand? Do you see Ferrari owners selling their cars because Justin Bieber owns one?

Again, I don't give a shit about what that prick drives, and you shouldn't either.

Cole · 11-18-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Your a douch.

Honestly, for the past year of being on here i can tell your personality sucks in real life.

Your one of those people who has to put others down constantly to make yourself feel superior.

And you do this so often to so many members on here constantly.

You're*

Mr.Impreza · 11-18-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole

You're*

Thanks man, let me redo it.

You're a douche. ^_^

KR-S · 11-18-2015, 11:24 AM

MokSpeed · 11-18-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fang_gt86

Isn't putting Toyota badges on just equally silly? Reminds me of those Integra with red Honda badges and Civics with red Acura badges..

The Integra with a red H badges actually makes sense. The Civic however.....

.

At this point the Scion badge is truly associated with the teenage/youth demographic. Hence, probably why they didn't want to market the FR-S as a Toyota in the first place. Besides it's cool having random people come up to you on occasion asking "Wait, what Toyota is that?!".

strat61caster · 11-18-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mikool

For all we know that could be how most of the younger LA guys look. Just like how they probably think we live in igloos and wear pelts.

You're profile pic looks like you should be in the next ad.

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Meanwhile, Toyota's advertising strategy in Europe makes me SOOO proud to own one.
With Norwegian subtitles for your convenience.

That's pretty cute.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Toyota carries a history behind it's name and i bought this car mostly because of the history of the AE86, Initial D and Japanese culture.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNF5sic8WHo"]Regular Car Reviews: 1985 Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno, Part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

fang_gt86 · 11-18-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MokSpeed

The Integra with a red H badges actually makes sense. The Civic however.....

.

At this point the Scion badge is truly associated with the teenage/youth demographic. Hence, probably why they didn't want to market the FR-S as a Toyota in the first place. Besides it's cool having random people come up to you on occasion asking "Wait, what Toyota is that?!".

That just what word-of-mouth and Scion fail marketing.. The average Scion owners (besides the Fr-S) are over 30 lol. They admitted Scion has the opposite effect of what was intended.

I don't care about what badges people put on their 86. A car person will know what you drive no matter what badges they saw. People that don't know the car won't give a damn what the car is. So it's pretty pointless trying to fool people that doesn't know anything about cars...

Don't be like Michael, trying so hard to be what he isn't lol

funwheeldrive · 11-18-2015, 12:17 PM

I would have preferred it if the car was a Toyota in the States, but at the same time I'm not about to go buy a $20 piece of cheap plastic for my steering wheel to cover up the Scion badge.

If you're going to rebadge the car I feel like you should go all the way or not do it at all.

Justin.b · 11-18-2015, 12:23 PM

I bought the FR-S because I consider it to be an updated version of the Nissan Silvia, not the AE86.

Body wise it has nothing but the number 86 on the fender badges to indicate any connection to the AE86. It's a traditional long-nose sports coupe body (like the Silvia). Weight and HP are dead-on to an S13 Silvia.

The performance versions of the AE86 were more like a hot hatch than a purpose built performance chassis. It earned most of its performance potential by being lightweight (~500 pounds less than an FRS/BRZ).

-Justin

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11-18-2015, 10:56 AM	#73
KR-S Sporadic Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2016 Halo FR-S M/T Location: Earth Posts: 3,145 Thanks: 5,221 Thanked 3,552 Times in 1,746 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Until the FR-S came out, I didn't give two shits about Scion because nothing in their lineup was even remotely appealing to me. I was happy to see that Toyota brought the 86 here and didn't give a shit that it would be coming here as a Scion. It was here, that's all that mattered. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to be pissed that it's here as a Scion. Worrying about being lumped into the same category as the people in the video isn't one of them. If anything, stop giving a shit about what others think of you and your Scion and enjoy your car.

11-18-2015, 11:24 AM	#79
KR-S Sporadic Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2016 Halo FR-S M/T Location: Earth Posts: 3,145 Thanks: 5,221 Thanked 3,552 Times in 1,746 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)

11-18-2015, 12:17 PM	#83
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would have preferred it if the car was a Toyota in the States, but at the same time I'm not about to go buy a $20 piece of cheap plastic for my steering wheel to cover up the Scion badge. If you're going to rebadge the car I feel like you should go all the way or not do it at all.

11-18-2015, 12:23 PM	#84
Justin.b Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Hot Lava, 01 Miata, 09 Outback Location: Boston Posts: 674 Thanks: 42 Thanked 377 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought the FR-S because I consider it to be an updated version of the Nissan Silvia, not the AE86. Body wise it has nothing but the number 86 on the fender badges to indicate any connection to the AE86. It's a traditional long-nose sports coupe body (like the Silvia). Weight and HP are dead-on to an S13 Silvia. The performance versions of the AE86 were more like a hot hatch than a purpose built performance chassis. It earned most of its performance potential by being lightweight (~500 pounds less than an FRS/BRZ). -Justin

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